“This weaponized prosecutor’s office has spent thousands of federal taxpayer dollars to subsidize this political indictment and is demanding millions more in federal grants,” Rep. Biggs said.
Passantino filed a Federal Tort Claims Act Complaint, accusing the committee of fabricating a "false narrative" about him and infringing upon his civil rights.
U.S. military presence at the Kyiv embassy underscores American involvement in Ukraine, providing security and assisting with accountability of materials.